Akron Hospitals Strap Body Cams On Security As Violence Fears Surge
Security officers at Akron’s two largest health systems are now heading onto the floors with body‑worn cameras clipped to their uniforms, a visible sign of how seriously hospitals are taking rising threats against staff. Summa Health and Cleveland Clinic Akron General say the small audio‑video units will be used...
North Canton Rose Lane shooting suspects arrested by US Marshals
NORTH CANTON, Ohio (WOIO) - The North Canton Police Department shared an update that the suspects in the Rose Lane shooting have been arrested Tuesday afternoon. On Feb. 5, in the 300 block of Rose Lane Street, North Canton officers responded to a “popping sound.”. Following the incident, North...
Three transported from overnight house fire in Akron
Fire crews in Akron were called to the scene of an overnight house fire.
Former northeast Ohio USPS employee faces additional charges in postal bribery scheme
As a result of an ongoing investigation into the criminal activities of a former U.S. Postal Service (USPS) worker, a Summit County man now faces additional accusations in a highly coordinated conspiracy to award USPS contracts to specific business entities. In a superseding indictment filed Feb. 4, a federal grand...
Fire breaks out at Ohio animal hospital; Six horses killed
A fire that broke out at a Stark County animal hospital over the weekend claimed the lives of multiple animals and destroyed numerous structures. According to the website of Woodland Run Equine Veterinary Hospital, a fire broke out at the facility on Feb. 6, destroying the hospital building and 20 horse stalls.
DEVO returns to hometown, Akron, this summer
Akron’s very own DEVO will be returning to the city for a hometown show at Akron Civic Theatre this summer!
Massillon Teen Left Paralyzed After Horror Inside Indian River Youth Lockup
A teenage resident of the Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility in Massillon is now paralyzed from the neck down after a Jan. 12 incident inside the youth prison, his family says. The teen remains hospitalized after multiple surgeries and cannot feel his arms, hands or feet, according to relatives. The Ohio...
Over $15,000 in treasure hidden in Newton Falls, hunt aims to boost local business
According to a Facebook post from the Fieldview Acres Mercantile page on Monday, February 9, the previously announced treasure hunt will start soon for the Newton Falls and surrounding communities. The treasure hunt began with an idea from Tom Colosimo, co-owner of the Fieldview Acres Mercantile antique shop, who...
Portage Crossing in Cuyahoga Falls gets new owner. What we know:
A real estate company based in Washington state has added Portage Crossing in Cuyahoga Falls to its portfolio. Pacific West Land, according to its website , acquired Portage Crossing in January 2026 from Stark Enterprises, which had managed the properties since they first opened in late 2014. Other properties in the...
Tuesday Musical welcomes Boston Brass and Imani Winds collaboration to Akron
AKRON, Ohio - Two internationally acclaimed chamber music ensembles are joining forces for a concert series featuring a newly commissioned work by legendary jazz trumpeter and composer Arturo Sandoval. Boston Brass, a brass quintet approaching its 40th anniversary, and Imani Winds, a woodwind quintet nearing 30...
